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Survey: About 1 in 5 Young People Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health

Survey: About 1 in 5 Young People Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health

An NBC News–covered survey finds nearly 20% of adolescents and young adults turn to AI chatbots when they feel sad, anxious, angry, or stressed. The trend raises questions about how young people seek support and the role of technology in mental health care.

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Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice: survey